In LA, she made a living working on movie sets and television shows while honing her songwriting skills, performing her original music, and learning life's lessons. While in LA, she caught the attention of high profile publishers and was also nominated for Acoustic Artist of the Year by the National Academy of Songwriters.
She made her way to Nashville and began focusing on her music career and songwriting full time. In Nashville, she found another love, recording. "I had a studio in the basement of the house where I lived so I got comfortable working anytime I felt inspired. I had no pressure to be creative so the muse really flowed. I started assigning all the parts I heard in my head to the different instruments on the tracks. I developed a passion for orchestration, overdubs, and the vast choices of melodies that can work together. Producing gives me more room to be creative on a multi-faceted level."
She was invited to perform at MIDEM, the world's largest independent music festival in Cannes, France. From there, she toured Europe and promoted her self-produced recordings compiled on her first release, "The World's Alright." It was distributed and supported by MD Records, one of Scandinavia's most successful independent labels. "Eye for an Eye" served as a catalyst to generate airplay and build a respectable Scandinavian fan base. Critics from leading newspapers in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway loved the recordings and gave the record outstanding reviews. As a result of the sudden notoriety, she was asked to be a featured artist and perform live on the very popular primetime talk show in Norway, Vera Vera.
Back in the US, she continued to write fervently, this time with more of a pop-rock feel that led her back into the studio to begin recording. She spent the next few years as a writer and producer and had the privilege of co-producing some of her songs with Ben Keith (musician and producer for Neil Young and Jewel's "Pieces of You").
After spending four years focusing on writing and recording, Vaughan has returned to the place that it all began, the stage. It seems to be the most natural and obvious progression for Vaughan to really come into her own and show people what she is truly made of. Vaughan has created her own unique brand of folk-pop-rock music that combines meaningful songwriting with strong, positive messages and a powerfully melodic sound; which is a rare thing these days in music. With strong rhythmic textures, interesting chords and memorable orchestrations her songs scream out "Hit Song" when you hear them, while all at the same time, they pour out pure emotional honesty; both musically and lyrically.
Truth
Vaughan Penn Lyrics
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You can't have another piece of my soul
Another part of me
You take exactly what you want
And it's not yours to take away
You're stimulated
You're aggravated
I feel so obligated
But I'm not gonna let you make me run
[Chorus:]
This time I'm gonna stay right
This time I'm gonna stand right here in the truth
In the truth
The beautiful troublesome truth
Honesty, bittersweet honesty
No more patterns to repeat
No more chaos to delete
No more people to protect
Above the ground without a net
You gotta trust yourself first
And then overcome the worst
Find some integrity
Some integrity
You're stimulated
You're aggravated
I feel so obligated
But I'm not gonna let you make me run
[Chorus:]
This time I'm gonna stay right
This time I'm gonna stand right here in the truth
In the truth
The beautiful troublesome truth
Honesty, bittersweet honesty
In the truth
In the truth
The beautiful troublesome truth
But at least it's the truth
Honesty, bittersweet honesty
Vaughan Penn’s song “Truth” delves into themes of self-worth, boundaries, and the importance of speaking the truth even when it's difficult. The opening lyrics “You only want what you can't have, You can't have another piece of my soul, Another part of me” reveal the singer's discomfort with someone who constantly takes from her even when she has nothing left to give. The chorus, which repeats the phrase “This time I'm gonna stay right, This time I'm gonna stand right here in the truth,” highlights the singer's decision to prioritize her own needs and to be truthful to herself and others.
The second verse emphasizes the singer's journey towards self-discovery and healing. “No more patterns to repeat, No more chaos to delete, No more people to protect” suggests the singer has realized the importance of putting herself first, and not repeating past mistakes. She also recognizes the value of honesty, and acknowledges that sometimes telling the truth can be both “bittersweet” and “beautifully troublesome”.
Overall, “Truth” is a powerful anthem for anyone who's struggled to rise above toxic relationships, or who's had to dig deep to find their own inner strength. The message of the song is clear: speak the truth, trust yourself, and stay true to your own needs, even when it's uncomfortable.
Line by Line Meaning
You only want what you can't have
Your desires are driven by the unattainable
You can't have another piece of my soul
You can't take any more from me
Another part of me
Another piece of myself
You take exactly what you want
You are selfishly taking what you desire
Even when it's not mine to give you
Even when it's not something I'm willing to give
And it's not yours to take away
You have no right to take it away
You're stimulated
You're excited
You're aggravated
You're frustrated
I feel so obligated
I feel like I owe you something
But I'm not gonna let you make me run
But I won't let you force me to leave
[Chorus:]
The chorus repeats the following lines
This time I'm gonna stay right
This time I won't back down
This time I'm gonna stand right here in the truth
This time I'll stand firm in my beliefs
In the truth
In what I know to be true
The beautiful troublesome truth
The truth is both beautiful and difficult
Honesty, bittersweet honesty
Honesty is both good and difficult
No more patterns to repeat
No more repeating old behaviors
No more chaos to delete
No more cleaning up past messes
No more people to protect
No more shielding others at my own expense
Above the ground without a net
Taking risks without a safety net
You gotta trust yourself first
Before trusting anyone else, trust yourself
And then overcome the worst
Overcome the worst challenges
Find some integrity
Act with honesty and accountability
Some integrity
Some sense of honesty and accountability
In the truth
In what I know to be true
The beautiful troublesome truth
The truth is both beautiful and difficult
But at least it's the truth
But it's better to embrace the truth
Honesty, bittersweet honesty
Honesty is both good and difficult
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PENNY ELIZABETH FOSTER, ALEXANDER ELLIOTT, DUANE HARDEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Becka2005
OMG I remember this song! haven't heard it in years! THANKS Grey's :)
William Buttlicker
Izzie was so cool this scene
김도현
what scene was it??
William Buttlicker
@김도현 the Bethany Whisper "I'm out of debt" to Karev scene
James C.
I love this song.
Keila Santos
TBT
Keila Santos
NÉ não Tb
Gizele Ramos
Nostalgia
Luciano Leite
Doctor Model ... is great!
WNShadow814
You can call me doctor model if you want.
But while your stuck with $200,000 of student loans. I'm out of debt